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Railway Cottage self catering has a peaceful ambiance and exceptional comfort. Polished wooden floor in the bedroom and black slate in the kitchen living area, antique pine furniture and pure Irish linen are used throughout. Enjoy Carmel's warm welcome with the added privacy of your own cottage. Railway Cottage is completely self-contained with its own kitchen, sitting room, double bedroom with king size bed and en-suite bathroom. The kitchen contains all the comforts of home: cooker & hob, dishwasher and washer & dryer. For longer stays, enjoy cooking for yourself- though Carmel always stocks the basics (coffee/ tea, milk, farm-fresh eggs, etc.) along with some of her home-baked breads from the Lodge! TV & DVD player are also installed in the cottage sitting room for those rainy days. French doors open and you can dine al fresco and enjoy the evening sunset with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. There are loungers, patio table and chairs for a comfortable outdoor dining experience, weather permitting!

If you wish you can also have breakfast at the main house 'Railway Lodge' book in advance.

You can have daily cleaning and bed linen is changed once a week.

Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 3

Owner

Owner/Property Manager

Member Since 2013

Speaks

english

Calendar last updated:

12 Mar. 2019

About Owner/Property Manager

Railway Cottage is built beside Railway Lodge which is built on the Geoghegan family farm. Carmel returned with her partner Joe to live in Oughterard in 1994 and built their dream home, Carmel was born and raised nearby and after being away for a number of years returned to her family and enjoys the life that is living in a small rural community.

Owner/Property Manager purchased this Cottage in 1997

Why Owner/Property Manager chose Oughterard

The property is modern with an old style ambience. Antique furniture and objects are everywhere, but your stay is make absolutely comforable with specially ordered orthopaedic mattresses, which are wrapped in the softest high quality sheets and draped with thick duvets covered in luxurious Irish linen.

What makes this Cottage unique

The location is second to none, you have the beauty and mystic of Connemara right at your fingertips. A short drive takes you to Galway City or now with the motorway Dublin is a 2hr 30mins drive. Life at the Railway Cottage has the best of both worlds!

Bathrooms

Location Type

Railway Cottage is in the heart of Connemara mountainous region. It takes its name from the nearby disused Galway to Clifden railway line. With stunning views looking west at breath taking scenery.

Meals

Catering available

General

Heating

Linens Provided

Linens change once weekly

Washing Machine

Clothes Dryer

Parking

Internet

free wifi

Towels Provided

Towels changed once weekly

Iron & Board

Hair Dryer

Living Room

Free Wifi

Kitchen

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

Stove

Toaster

Pantry Items

Dishes & Utensils

Kitchen

Dining

Dining Area

Dining

Antique round pine table and chairs

comfy seating for 4 people

Entertainment

Television

Stereo

DVD Player

and a selection of DVDs for the rainy days

Books

Outside

Lawn / Garden

Deck / Patio

Golf

18 holes course 3 miles drive

Suitability

wheelchair inaccessible

House Rules

Check-in: 4:00 pm

Check-out: 11:00 am

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if cancelled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if cancelled at least 7 days before arrival date.

8 Reviews

Excellent4.6/5

1 - 6 of 8

Wonderful experience.

5/5

Stayed Sep. 2018

Nancy M.

Lovely and comfortable cottage in a great location with welcoming hosts. Oughterard is a convenient location for exploring the Connemara area. Highly recommend this rental.

Published 29 Sep. 2018

Beautiful location!

5/5

Stayed Jun. 2018

Tiffany V.Orem, Utah

The host, Carmel, couldn't have been nicer. She helped us figure out which bus to take into town and picked us up from the bus station. It was a fairly short walk to the home, but we had a lot of luggage and very much appreciated the lift.

The home is lovely. The dogs and horses make it even more welcoming and enjoyable. Carmel left fresh blueberry scones and butter. The master bedroom has windows that open to a gorgeous view.

We also enjoyed the local restaurants and shops. It's a great place to visit if you want to get away from the busy city and see some lovely countryside, but still have access to a town.

Published 5 Jul. 2018

Owner's Response:

Thank you Tiffany for the beautiful comments. It was a pleasure having you stay and delighted you enjoyed your short time in Connemara.

Warmest Regards

Carmel g

SO ROMANTIC!

5/5

Stayed Jun. 2018

Rachel S.

We had a LOVELY stay at this charming little cottage. Our host was so kind and thoughtful too. We loved the goodies she left us in the kitchen. The place was immaculately clean and each morning we were greeted by the horses and dogs. We would certainly book there again next time. It's a great location to explore the west coast, Galway and Cong. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Published 16 Jun. 2018

Memorable Lodging for our 35th anniversary trip

5/5

Stayed Jun. 2016

Eric S.Gilbert, Arizona

Words can't explain how wonderful our stay was at the Railway Cottage. When we arrived at the cottage, it was as beautiful as the pictures on this site. Walking up to the cottage the blooming pink roses framed the door. After entering the main living area, we noticed fresh scones, brown bread, preserves, and butter on the kitchen table. These were baked by Carmel earlier that morning. The kitchen was useful as we decided to cook a few meals in. We felt extremely comfortable and at home in the cottage from the day we arrived until the day we left to return to the states. After this trip, we feel like we now have "family" who run and operate the Railway Bed and Breakfast where the cottage is located. We are ready to go back.

Published 17 Jul. 2016

Owner's Response:

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, it was a pleasure having you stay and meeting you both. Hope all well with you...

May visit to Railway Cottage

4/5

Stayed May 2015

eva z.

My husband and I stayed at this rental in May of 2015 for three nights. The rental is located on private property in the countryside just outside of Oughterard, Ireland. The rental is very clean with a small kitchen that includes stove top, dish washer, refrigerator, toaster and dish washer and oven. We cooked daily and had access to everything that we needed for meal preparation.

The bedroom and bathroom are located upstairs. The bed was firm and comfortable. The space is a bit small but adequate for two people. There are two windows with a view of the Connemara Mountains and surrounding area.

The unit is quiet and situated close to Oughterard. It is possible to walk to the small town either down the country road or across a lovely bridge that takes you over the river into town. Oughterard is a quaint town with a variety of restaurants, pubs and shopping areas. We were able to purchase items at the super market in town to use for cooking.

The owner is on site so easy to access and knowledgeable about the area. She provided fresh milk, yogurt, Irish Soda Bread, Scones and Butter for us in the refrigerator upon our arrival which was much appreciated!

The only drawback was that the Wi-Fi would fade in and out in the rental unit. The Wi-Fi works very well close to the main house so probably needs some tweaking to get it to work better in the rental unit.

We would definitely recommend visiting the village of Cong if you are a fan of the movie "Quiet Man" or to visit the lovely park and old abbey located in town.

All in all a wonderful visit and would recommend this rental to other travelers to Ireland.

Published 7 Jul. 2015

WONDERFUL COZY COTTAGE

5/5

Stayed Oct. 2013

Laura S.Ava, Missouri, USA

This is a wonderful cozy cottage, this was our first time to Europe and this was the absolutely perfect place and location. Carmel and Joe are wonderful people and make you feel right at home and so helpful. It was a great basecamp for us as well, as we would make day trips and then return home. The area is beautiful and quiet and we can't wait to go back again.

Published 30 Nov. 2013

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Map

Oughterard, Co. Galway, Ireland

From the door step you can start your walking adventure, there are several beautiful walks in the area including the famous 'Western Way'.

A trip on the famous Lough Corrib is a must, you can take a day trip and visit Inchaqoill, this special island is home to a number of ancient monastic ruins, some dating back to the 5th Century and continue on to Ashford Castle. Corrib Cruises is a family run passenger boat service on Lough Corrib, operated by the charming brothers Patrick and David Luskin.

Golf is available at several locations the nearest is 3 miles from the Cottage. The famous Ballyconneely is a 60 mins drive.

Fishing on Lough Corrib canbe arranged, you can have your own gillie and take a picnic on one of the 365 islands on Lough Corrib.

Located just 3 miles away is Aughnanure Castle, this 16th century Irish Tower House and much of the surrounding area was occupied by the O'Flaherty clan.

Brigit's Garden is a unique place where 4 gardens are themed on the Celtic festivals and offer a magical experience for all ages. In addition to the formal gardens, enjoy the tranquil nature walk, an original ring-fort, the stone chamber, crannóg and the biggest sundial in Ireland.

The Quiet Man bridge which featured in the wonderful John Wayne/Maureen O'Hara movie is a 10 mins drive away.

Connemara is a vast and wild countryside, staying at the Railway Cottage puts you in a perfect location to visit the wonderful sites of Kylemore Abbey, it's Gothic church and 6 acres of Victorian Walled Garden. The grounds offers visitors scenic photographic opportunities as well as woodland walks, garden tours, fascinating history and magnificent architecture. Home to the Benedictine Nuns since 1920, Kylemore Abbey is the only Benedictine Community in Ireland. Just a stone

Clifden, Roundstone, Renyle, and many more locations are within a 60 mins drive from the Cottage.

The Aran Islands are a day trip, the ferry is a 40mins drive and is definately a must, to experience is one to be cherished.

Galway City is a 20mins drive weather you go for a day or to sample the evening/night atmosphere it is definately worth a trip. Traditional Irish Music is always on the menu and traditional sessions are always available to join.

Westport, Crough Patrick and the fabulous beaches of Louisbourg are also great day trips.

The Cliffs of Mohers, the Burren and all that is to experience in Co Clare is also within easy reach.

Availability

RATES INCLUDE HEATING AND ELECTRICITY.
Cleaning will be charged at a flat rate of 50 euro